Vankyo projector is popular in the US market. In this guide, we will share how to connect phone to Vankyo Projector. In addition, you can also see some guidance for the projector.

How to Connect Phone to Vankyo Projector?

How to Connect Phone to Vankyo Projector?

In this section, you can see the Vankyo projector connection tips for iPhone and Android phones.

How to Connect iPhone to Vankyo Projector?

As there are many Vankyo models on the market, we list the generalized and universal methods on how to connect phone to Vankyo projector.

 Connect iPhone to Vankyo Projector

HDMI Connection

1. Turn on your Vankyo projector.

2. Get the lightning to HDMI adapter (It is also called Lightning Digital AV adapter) and HDMI cable with two HDMI ends.

3. Connect the lightning port to your iPhone.

4. Plug the 2 HDMI ports into the projector and the adapter.

5. Tap the Trust button on your iPhone.

6. Then, the Vankyo projector and your iPhone will be connected.

USB Connection

  1. Get the original lightning charging cable (bundled with your iPhone in the package) of your iPhone.
  2. Plug the USB port into the Vankyo projector.
  3. Plug the lightning port into the iPhone.
  4. Click the Trust button to enable the projector to access your iPhone.
  5. Then the Vankyo projector and your iPhone can be connected successfully.

Wireless Mirroring

  1. Connect the projector to home Wi-Fi. Generally, you can connect it in the Setting.
  2. Connect your iPhone to the same Wi-Fi as the Vankyo projector.
  3. Turn on the “Screen Mirroring” function on your iPhone by swiping the screen (swipe up or swipe down) when the iPhone is not locked.
  4. Select the “Vankyo-XXXX” projector and connect it.
  5. The screen of your iPhone can be seen on the Vankyo projector’s screen.

Chromecast

  1. Get the Chromecast streaming adapter (generally less than $40).
  2. Plugging the HDMI port of the adapter into the HDMI interface of your Vankyo projector.
  3. After connecting the two devices, click the “Cast Screen” icon within the Chromecast Android navigation app on your iPhone.
  4. Then, you can share the screen of your phone. You can enjoy some streaming services like Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, and more.

How to Connect Android Phone to Vankyo Projector?

HDMI Connection

  1. Turn on your Vankyo projector.
  2. Get the Type C/ Micro USB to HDMI adapter and HDMI cable.
  3. Plug the HDMI port into your Vankyo projector.
  4. Plug the Type C/Micro USB port into your Android phone.  
  5. Tap the Trust button on your Android phone.
  6. Then, the Vankyo projector and your Android phone can be connected.

USB Connection

  1. Get the charging cable of your Android phone.
  2. Plug the USB port into the Vankyo projector.
  3. Plug the other end (Type C/Micro USB) into the Android phone.
  4. Click the Trust button to enable the Vankyo projector to access your Android phone.
  5. Then, the Vankyo projector and your iPhone are connected.

MHL Connection

  1. Get an MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) cable.
  2. Connect the projector via the HDMI port of the Vankyo projector.
  3. Connect the micro USB/Type C end to your Android phone.
  4. Tap Trust on your Android phone.
  5. Then, your projector and your Android phone are connected.

Wireless Mirroring

  1. Connect the projector to your Wi-Fi.
  2. Connect your Android phone to the same Wi-Fi as the Vankyo projector.
  3. Turn on the “Screen Mirroring” or “Cast” function on your Android phone.  If you are using a Samsung phone, it may be called Smart View.
  4. Select the signal of the “Vankyo-XXXX” projector in the list and connect it.
  5. The screen of your Android phone can be seen on the Vankyo projector’s screen.

Chromecast

  1. Get the Chromecast streaming adapter.
  2. Plugging the HDMI port of the adapter into the HDMI interface of your Vankyo projector.
  3. If they are connected, click the “Cast Screen” icon within the Chromecast Android navigation app on your Android phone.
  4. Then, you can share the screen of your Android phone.

How to Set Up the Vankyo Projector?

  • Open the package box of your Vankyo projector and place your projector on your table or other surfaces.  
  • Connect the Vankyo projector to a power socket.  
  • Turn on your Vankyo projector by pressing the power switch.
  • Fix a screen on the wall in front of the Vankyo projector.

Adjust the position or throw distance of the Vankyo projector so that the projection image and screen are matched. The projector and the screen should be aligned so that the projection image is rectangular. The closer the distance, the smaller the screen; and the farther the distance, the bigger the screen.

Roll the focus ring on the side panel or top panel of the Vankyo projector until the projection image will get clear. If the projection image is not regular and rectangular, you can adjust the position and pointing direction of the projector to adjust the image.

Vankyo projector has no built-in system and you need to connect it to an external device to access contents. For example, you can connect the vankyo projector to a Amazon Fire TV stick, Roku, and Apple TV. You can get more projector connection tips on How to Use a Projector as a TV.

Enter the Input Source and select the corresponding signal as the input source. You need to select the HDMI as the input source when you connect the projector to a Roku or Fire TV.

How to Adjust Image of Vankyo Projector?

To make the blurry image clear, you need to roll the focus ring first and change the ambient light. A dark environment can improve the viewing effect. For example, turn off your lights or shut off the curtain. See the post Why is My Projector Blurry to see more causes for the blurry images.

To make the abnormal image rectangular, you need to place the projector well. The projector and the screen should be aligned. In addition, you can adjust the image using the keystone correction function.

To Adjust image size, you need to adjust the throw distance (the distance from the projector and the screen). The farther the distance, the bigger the image, and the closer the distance, the bigger the image.

That’s all for the guide on how to connect phone to Vankyo projector and related FAQs.

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